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1 banderillero
m.banderillero.* * *1 banderillero* * *SM (Taur) banderillero, bullfighter who uses the banderillas* * *masculino banderillero ( person who sticks the banderillas into the bull's neck)* * *masculino banderillero ( person who sticks the banderillas into the bull's neck)* * *banderillero ( person who sticks the banderillas into the bull's neck)* * *
banderillero sustantivo masculino
banderillero ( person who sticks the banderillas into the bull's neck)
* * *banderillero, -a nm,fTaurom banderillero, = bullfighter who sticks “banderillas” into the bull* * *m TAUR banderillero (person who wields the banderillas) -
2 incentivos y amenazas
Ex. The article is entitled 'TI: Carrots and sticks, profits and risks'.* * *Ex: The article is entitled 'TI: Carrots and sticks, profits and risks'.
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3 mano blanda y mano dura
Ex. The article is entitled 'TI: Carrots and sticks, profits and risks'.* * *Ex: The article is entitled 'TI: Carrots and sticks, profits and risks'.
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4 sobresalir
v.1 to jut out, to stick out.el tejado sobresale varios metros the roof juts out several metersla enagua le sobresale por debajo de la falda her petticoat is showing beneath her skirtLa cornisa sobresale mucho The cornice juts out too much.2 to stand out.sobresale por su inteligencia he is outstandingly intelligentSus logros sobresalen His achievements stand out.* * *1 to stick out, protrude2 figurado to stand out, excel* * *verb1) to project, protrude2) stand out* * *VI1) (Arquit) to project, overhang, jut out; (=salirse de la línea) to stick out2) (=destacarse) to stand out, excel* * *verbo intransitivoa) alero/viga to project, overhangb) ( ser más alto) to stand outc)sobresalir en algo — en deportes, idiomas to excel o shine at something
* * *= bulge, excel, protrude, stand out, stick out, stick up, tower above/over, stand + proud.Ex. Finally, the scores of amendments, which had been issued to change rules or clarify their meaning, had mounted to the point where catalogers copies of the AACR were seriously out-of-date, if they were not bulging with tip-ins.Ex. Expert systems represent an attempt to harness, as an intellectual tool, those features of the computer where it excels in the handling of data.Ex. Internal guiding is achieved by inserting guide cards with tabs which protrude above the catalogue entries, and external guiding by labelling the outside of each drawer.Ex. Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.Ex. Firth sticks out awkwardly, however, and the film appears to have been packaged around him.Ex. Elaine poked at the ribs sticking up so oddly above the otherwise flattened skeleton.Ex. Prague represents a unique collection of historical monuments dominated by Prague Castle towering high above the city.Ex. Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.----* sobresalir comercialmente = gain + a competitive edge.* sobresalir por encima de los demás = stand out from + the rest, a cut above the rest, stick up above + the rest, stick out above + the rest, a cut above, stand out above + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.* sobresalir sobre = stick out from.* sobresalir sobre los demás = stick up above + the rest, stick out above + the rest, a cut above the rest, a cut above, stand out above + the rest, stand out from + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.* * *verbo intransitivoa) alero/viga to project, overhangb) ( ser más alto) to stand outc)sobresalir en algo — en deportes, idiomas to excel o shine at something
* * *= bulge, excel, protrude, stand out, stick out, stick up, tower above/over, stand + proud.Ex: Finally, the scores of amendments, which had been issued to change rules or clarify their meaning, had mounted to the point where catalogers copies of the AACR were seriously out-of-date, if they were not bulging with tip-ins.
Ex: Expert systems represent an attempt to harness, as an intellectual tool, those features of the computer where it excels in the handling of data.Ex: Internal guiding is achieved by inserting guide cards with tabs which protrude above the catalogue entries, and external guiding by labelling the outside of each drawer.Ex: Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.Ex: Firth sticks out awkwardly, however, and the film appears to have been packaged around him.Ex: Elaine poked at the ribs sticking up so oddly above the otherwise flattened skeleton.Ex: Prague represents a unique collection of historical monuments dominated by Prague Castle towering high above the city.Ex: Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.* sobresalir comercialmente = gain + a competitive edge.* sobresalir por encima de los demás = stand out from + the rest, a cut above the rest, stick up above + the rest, stick out above + the rest, a cut above, stand out above + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.* sobresalir sobre = stick out from.* sobresalir sobre los demás = stick up above + the rest, stick out above + the rest, a cut above the rest, a cut above, stand out above + the rest, stand out from + the rest, stand out in + the crowd.* * *sobresalir [ I29 ]vi1 «alero/viga» to project, overhang, stick outel borde sobresale unos tres centímetros the edge sticks out o juts out o protrudes about three centimetersla aguja de la catedral sobresalía a lo lejos the spire of the cathedral rose up o stood out in the distance2(destacarse): siempre sobresalió en los deportes he always excelled o shone o ( AmE) shined at gamessobresale entre los niños de su edad he stands out among children of the same agesobresale por su talento musical his talent for music sets him apart from the restsobresale por la belleza de su interior it is notable for its beautiful interior* * *
sobresalir ( conjugate sobresalir) verbo intransitivo
[ borde] to protrude
◊ sobresale entre los demás it/she stands out from the rest;
sobresalir en algo ‹en deportes/idiomas› to excel o shine at sth
sobresalir verbo intransitivo
1 (asomar) to protrude [de, from], stick out [de, from]
(de una superficie horizontal, suelo) to stand out: Juan sobresale entre la multitud, Juan stands out above the crowd
(de un plano vertical, fachada) to project [de, from]
2 (distinguirse, destacar) to stand out
' sobresalir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
distinguirse
- emerger
- resaltar
English:
bulge
- excel
- jut
- overhang
- project
- protrude
- stick out
- over
- stand
- stick
* * *sobresalir vi1. [en tamaño] to jut out, to stick out;arreglaron la baldosa que sobresalía del pavimento they have fixed the slab which was sticking out from the Br pavement o US sidewalk;el tejado sobresale varios metros the roof juts out several metres;la enagua le sobresale por debajo de la falda her petticoat is showing beneath her skirt;su cabeza sobresalía entre la masa his head stuck out above the rest of the crowd2. [descollar] to stand out;sobresale por su inteligencia he is outstandingly intelligent* * *v/t stick out, protrude; figexcel;sobresalir entre stand out among* * *sobresalir {73} vi1) : to protrude, to jut out, to project2) : to stand out, to excel* * *sobresalir vb -
5 varilla de incienso
(n.) = joss stick, incense stickEx. Giant incense burners in the temple were full of the remains of joss sticks and big boxes for people to make donations were full.Ex. Sandalwood contains an aromatic oil that is used in incense sticks, perfumes, cosmetics and medicines.* * *(n.) = joss stick, incense stickEx: Giant incense burners in the temple were full of the remains of joss sticks and big boxes for people to make donations were full.
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6 asomar
v.1 to peep up.asoma el día day is breaking2 to show.María saca la lengua Mary sticks out her tongue.3 to appear, to begin to appear, to poke out, to surface.Los precios repuntaron The prices began to rise.* * *1 (empezar a aparecer) to appear, begin to show, come out1 (mostrar) to show, put out, stick out1 (a ventana) to stick one's head out (a, of), lean out (a, of); (a balcón) to come out (a, onto)■ varios vecinos se asomaron a la ventana para ver qué pasaba several neighbours stuck their heads out of their windows to see what was happening2 (aparecer) to appear■ las calles están casi desiertas, pero aún se asoma algún borracho the streets are almost deserted, but the odd drunk is still to be seen* * *verb- asomarse* * *1. VT1) [+ cabeza, hocico] [hacia arriba] to lift; [hacia fuera] to poke out¿desde cuándo no asomas la cabeza por aquí? — * when was the last time you came round here? *
2) (Taur)2. VI1) (=verse) [sol, luna] [al salir] to come up; [entre las nubes] to come outel sol empezó a asomar en el horizonte/por entre las nubes — the sun began to come up on the horizon/come out from behind the clouds
le asomaba la cartera por el bolsillo del pantalón — his wallet was sticking out of his trouser pocket
2) * [persona]se casó con el primero que asomó por la puerta — she married the first man o one who poked o stuck his head round the door *
3) (=salir) [planta] to come up; [arruga, cana] to appear; [diente] to cutpor la tarde le asomaba ya la barba — he already had five o'clock shadow *, by the afternoon his stubble was beginning to show
ya le empiezan a asomar algunas canas — he has already got some grey hairs coming through o appearing
4) (=comenzar)nació apenas asomado el año — he was born at the very start of the new year, he was born when the new year had barely got underway
3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo to showasomaba por entre las páginas — it was sticking out from between the pages; (+ me/te/le etc)
2.una sonrisa le asomó a los labios — (liter) a smile flickered across her lips
3.abrió la puerta y asomó la cabeza — she opened the door and stuck her head out/in
asomarse v pronasomarse a algo: asómate a la ventana a ver si vienen have a look out (of the window) and see if they are coming; cuando se asomó a la ventana le dispararon when he appeared at the window they fired at him; estaba asomada a la ventana she was looking out of the window; se habían asomado al balcón para ver el desfile — they had come out onto the balcony to watch the procession
* * *= stick out, stick up.Ex. Firth sticks out awkwardly, however, and the film appears to have been packaged around him.Ex. Elaine poked at the ribs sticking up so oddly above the otherwise flattened skeleton.----* asomar la cabeza = poke + Posesivo + head, pop + Posesivo + head.* asomar por = stick out from.* asomarse por = lean out of.* hablando de Roma, por la puerta asoma = speak of the devil, talk of the devil.* * *1.verbo intransitivo to showasomaba por entre las páginas — it was sticking out from between the pages; (+ me/te/le etc)
2.una sonrisa le asomó a los labios — (liter) a smile flickered across her lips
3.abrió la puerta y asomó la cabeza — she opened the door and stuck her head out/in
asomarse v pronasomarse a algo: asómate a la ventana a ver si vienen have a look out (of the window) and see if they are coming; cuando se asomó a la ventana le dispararon when he appeared at the window they fired at him; estaba asomada a la ventana she was looking out of the window; se habían asomado al balcón para ver el desfile — they had come out onto the balcony to watch the procession
* * *= stick out, stick up.Ex: Firth sticks out awkwardly, however, and the film appears to have been packaged around him.
Ex: Elaine poked at the ribs sticking up so oddly above the otherwise flattened skeleton.* asomar la cabeza = poke + Posesivo + head, pop + Posesivo + head.* asomar por = stick out from.* asomarse por = lean out of.* hablando de Roma, por la puerta asoma = speak of the devil, talk of the devil.* * *asomar [A1 ]vito showcuando empiezan a asomar las primeras arrugas when the first wrinkles begin to show o appearasomaba por entre las páginas it was sticking o poking out from between the pages(+ me/te/le etc): la combinación le asomaba por debajo de la falda her slip was showing below her skirtya le ha asomado el primer diente he's just cut his first toothsólo le asomaba la cabeza por entre las sábanas only her head was sticking out from under the sheetsuna tímida sonrisa le asomó a los labios ( liter); a shy smile flickered across her lips■ asomarvt(sacar): [ S ] no asomar la cabeza por la ventanilla do not lean out of the windowabrió la puerta y asomó la cabeza she opened the door and stuck her head out/inno lo vi bien, apenas si asomó la nariz por la puerta I didn't see him very well, he barely poked his nose o stuck his head round the doorasomó la cabeza por encima de la valla he stuck his head over the top of the fence■ asomarse[ S ] es peligroso asomarse do not lean out of the windowse asomó por la ventana he leaned out of the window, he put o stuck his head out of the windowasomarse POR algo to lean out OF sth[ S ] prohibido asomarse por la ventanilla do not lean out of the windowasomarse A algo:asómate a la ventana a ver si vienen (con la ventana abierta) have a look out o put your head out of the window and see if they are coming; (con la ventana cerrada) have a look out of o go to the window and see if they are comingse asomó a la ventana y me hizo adiós con la mano he came to the window and waved goodbye to mecuando se asomó a la ventana le dispararon when he appeared at the window they fired at himestaba asomada a la ventana she was looking out of the windowse habían asomado al balcón para ver el desfile they had come out onto the balcony to watch the procession* * *
asomar ( conjugate asomar) verbo intransitivo
to show;◊ empiezan a asomar los primeros brotes the first shoots begin to show o appear
verbo transitivo ‹ cabeza›: asomó la cabeza por la ventanilla she stuck her head out of the window;
abrió la puerta y asomó la cabeza she opened the door and stuck her head out/in
asomarse verbo pronominal: asomarse por algo to lean out of sth;
se asomó a la ventana she looked out of the window;
se asomaron al balcón they came out onto the balcony
asomar
I verbo transitivo to put out, stick out: de vez en cuando asoman la nariz por aquí, they drop round from time to time
II verbo intransitivo to appear
' asomar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sobresalir
English:
peep
- poke out
- put
- poke
* * *♦ vtasomar la cabeza por la ventana to stick one's head out of the window;asomaron el bebé al balcón they took the baby out onto the balcony;prohibido asomar la cabeza por la ventanilla [en letrero] do not lean out of the window;el humor asoma en su última película there are signs of humour in his most recent film;con los malos resultados empezaron a asomar las críticas criticism started to surface after the poor results;Figasomar la cabeza to show one's face♦ vi1. [sobresalir] to peep up;[del interior de algo] to peep out;la sábana asoma por debajo de la colcha the sheet is peeping out from under the bedspread;el lobo asomaba por detrás del árbol the wolf was peeping out from behind the tree;sus zapatos asoman por detrás de las cortinas her shoes are showing below o peeping out from below the curtains;te asoma la camisa por debajo de la chaqueta your shirt is sticking out from under your jacket;el castillo asomaba en el horizonte the castle could be made out on the horizon2. [salir]ya le asoman los primeros dientes his first teeth are coming through already, he's already cutting his first teeth;las flores asoman ya the flowers are already starting to come out* * *I v/t put ostick outII v/i show* * *asomar vt: to show, to stick outasomar vi: to appear, to become visible* * *asomar vb -
7 monte
m.1 mountain.monte Sinaí Mount Sinaimonte de Venus mons veneris2 scrubland (terreno) (con arbustos).monte bajo scrub3 pasture (pasto). (Mexican Spanish)4 weed.5 mons.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: montar.* * *1 mountain, mount2 (bosque) wild, woodland\de monte wildecharse/tirarse al monte to take to the hillsmonte alto woodland, forestmonte bajo scrubMonte Olimpo Mount Olympusmonte de piedad pawnbroker's, pawnshop* * *noun m.mountain, mount* * *SM1) (=montaña) mountain; (=cerro) hill2) (=campo) countryside, country; (=bosque) woodlandbatir el monte — to beat for game, go hunting
hacérsele un monte a algn —
3)4) (Naipes) (=baraja) pile; (=banca) bank5)7) LAm * (=hachís) hash *, pot ** * *1) (Geog)a) ( montaña) mountainb) ( terreno - cubierto de maleza) scrubland, scrub; (- cubierto de árboles) woodlandecharse or tirarse al monte — to take to the hills
c) (Ven fam) ( campo)vive en el monte — he lives out in the sticks o the wilds (colloq)
d) (RPl) ( bosquecillo) copse, coppice2) ( en naipes)a) ( juego) monteb) ( en el tute) last trick3) (AmC, Col, Ven fam) ( marihuana) grass (colloq)* * *= hill, backcountry.Ex. The library is poorly sited outside the shopping centre and on the brow of a hill, and faces competition from adjoining libraries.Ex. It is one of America's last flag stop trains allowing travelers to get off the train anywhere along a 55-mile stretch to hike the backcountry.----* incendio de monte = bushfire.* monte bajo = undergrowth, understorey [understory, -USA], fynbos, shrubland, scrubland.* Monte del Templo, el = Temple Mount, the.* monte, el = bush, the.* Monte Etna = Mount Etna.* monte salvaje = backcountry.* Montes Apalaches, los = Appalachian Mountains, the.* * *1) (Geog)a) ( montaña) mountainb) ( terreno - cubierto de maleza) scrubland, scrub; (- cubierto de árboles) woodlandecharse or tirarse al monte — to take to the hills
c) (Ven fam) ( campo)vive en el monte — he lives out in the sticks o the wilds (colloq)
d) (RPl) ( bosquecillo) copse, coppice2) ( en naipes)a) ( juego) monteb) ( en el tute) last trick3) (AmC, Col, Ven fam) ( marihuana) grass (colloq)* * *el monte(n.) = bush, theEx: Her experiences in Namibia involved cycling along dirt roads through the bush to village schools in order to read stories and help children make their own books = Sus experiencias en Namibia supusieron ir en bicicleta por caminos de tierra por el campo a las escuelas de las aldeas para leer cuentos y ayudar a los niños a hacer sus propios libros.
= hill, backcountry.Ex: The library is poorly sited outside the shopping centre and on the brow of a hill, and faces competition from adjoining libraries.
Ex: It is one of America's last flag stop trains allowing travelers to get off the train anywhere along a 55-mile stretch to hike the backcountry.* incendio de monte = bushfire.* monte bajo = undergrowth, understorey [understory, -USA], fynbos, shrubland, scrubland.* Monte del Templo, el = Temple Mount, the.* monte, el = bush, the.* Monte Etna = Mount Etna.* monte salvaje = backcountry.* Montes Apalaches, los = Appalachian Mountains, the.* * *A ( Geog)1 (montaña) mountain2 (terreno — cubierto de maleza) scrubland, scrub; (— cubierto de árboles) woodlandbatir el monte to beat ( for game)echarse or tirarse al monte to take to the hillsno todo (en) el monte es orégano life isn't all a bowl of cherries, life isn't a bed of roses3( Ven fam) (campo): estoy buscando trabajo en la ciudad porque a mi no me gusta el monte I'm looking for work in town because I don't like living out in the sticks o the wilds ( colloq)monte y culebra: no hay nada como vivir en la capital, lo demás es monte y culebra you can't beat living in the capital, anything else o everywhere else is like being back in the Middle Agespor donde tú vives es puro monte y culebra, ni televisión debes tener where you live is so backward, I bet you don't even have television4 ( RPl) (bosquecillo) copse, coppiceCompuestos:forest, woodlandscrubland, bushel monte de los Olivos the Mount of Olivespawnshopmpl:los montes Apalaches the Appalachians (pl)mpl:los montes Balcanes the Balkan mountains (pl)mpl:los montes Cápatos the Carpathians (pl)el monte Sinai Mount Sinaimpl:los montes Pirineos the Pyrenees (pl)mpl:los montes Urales the Urals (pl)1 (juego) monte2 (en el tute) last trick* * *
Del verbo montar: ( conjugate montar)
monté es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
monte es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
montar
monte
montar ( conjugate montar) verbo transitivo
1
( ir sobre) to rideb) (subir, colocar):
2 ‹vaca/yegua› to mount
3
‹ negocio› to start up, set up
‹ estantería› to put up;
‹ tienda de campaña› to put up, pitch
‹ diapositiva› to mount
4 (Esp) ‹ nata› to whip;
‹ claras› to whisk
verbo intransitivo
1a) (ir):◊ monte a caballo/en bicicleta to ride a horse/bicycleb) (Equ) to mount
2 ( cubrir parcialmente) monte SOBRE algo to overlap sth
montarse verbo pronominal ( en coche) to get in;
(en tren, autobús, bicicleta) to get on;
( en caballo) to mount, get on;◊ ¿me dejas monteme en tu bicicleta? can I have a ride on your bicycle?
monte sustantivo masculino (Geog)
(— cubierto de árboles) woodland
montar
I verbo intransitivo (subirse) to get in
(en bici, a caballo) to ride
II verbo transitivo
1 (un mueble, un arma) to assemble
2 (engarzar) to set, mount
3 (un negocio) to set up, start
4 Culin to whip
5 (película) to edit, mount
(fotografía) to mount
6 Teat (un espectáculo) to stage, mount
7 Zool (cubrir) to mount
8 (causar) montar un escándalo, to kick up a fuss
monte sustantivo masculino
1 mountain
(nombre propio) Monte de los Olivos, Mount of Olives
2 (terreno) monte alto, forest
monte bajo, scrubland
' monte' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ascenso
- batir
- batida
- bosque
- calvario
- cumbre
- encontrarse
- orégano
- cresta
- ralo
English:
bush
- coal
- hilly
- mount
- Mt
- pawnshop
- scour
- grass
- heath
- under
* * *monte nm1. [elevación] mountainMonte Albán [centro arqueológico] = excavated ruins of the main city of the Zapotec culture, found close to the city of Oaxaca in southern Mexico;el Monte Sinaí Mount Sinai2. [terreno] [con arbustos] scrubland;[bosque] woodland; Fig to go to extremes;no todo el monte es orégano life's not a bowl of cherriesmonte alto forest; RP monte artificial plantation;monte bajo scrub;RP monte natural natural woodland [mutualidad] mutual aid society4. monte de Venus mons veneris8. CompRP, Ven Famtener a monte a alguien to hassle sb* * *m mountain; ( bosque) woodland;echarse otirarse al monte fig take to the hills* * *monte nm1) montaña: mountain, mount2) : woodland, scrublandmonte bajo: underbrush3) : outskirts (of a town), surrounding country4)monte de piedad : pawnshop* * *monte n mountain -
8 sujetar
v.1 to hold in place (agarrar) (para mantener en su sitio).sujeta la cuerda al poste tie the rope to the postsujetar con clavos/cola to fasten with nails/gluesujeta los papeles con un clip fasten the papers together with a paper clipintentó escapar, pero la sujetaron firmemente she tried to escape, but they kept a firm grip on hersi no lo llegan a sujetar, la mata if they hadn't held him back, he would have killed herMaría sujeta la cuerda Mary holds the rope.2 to hold.3 to fasten, to anchor, to attach, to bind.María sujetó los barriles Mary fastened the barrels.* * *1 (fijar) to fix, secure, hold2 (agarrar, sostener) to hold, hold on to3 (para que no escape) to hold down5 figurado (dominar, someter) to control, restrain1 (agarrarse) to hold on, hold tight■ sujétate, que el autobús corre mucho hold tight, the bus is going really fast2 figurado (someterse) to subject oneself (a, to)\sujetar con clavos to nail down* * *verb1) to hold2) attach, fasten, secure3) subdue* * *1. VT1) (=agarrar) to holddos policías lo sujetaban contra la pared — two policemen pinned o held him against the wall
lo tuvieron que sujetar entre tres personas para que no huyera — he had to be held back o restrained by three people to stop him escaping
2) (=afianzar)sujeta bien la ropa, que no se la lleve el viento — peg the clothes (up) properly so the wind doesn't blow them away
hay que sujetar bien a los niños dentro del coche — children should be properly strapped in o properly secured when travelling by car
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sujetar algo a, se sujeta a la pared por medio de argollas — it is fixed o attached o secured to the wall through rings•
sujetar algo con, sujetar algo con clavos — to nail sth downenrolló el mapa y lo sujetó con una goma — she rolled up the map and fastened o secured it with a rubber band
3) (=contener) [+ rebelde] to subdue, conquer; [+ rival, animal enfurecido] to keep downes muy rebelde y sus padres no lo pueden sujetar — he's very rebellious - his parents can't control him
lograron sujetar las aspiraciones de los sindicatos — they succeeded in keeping the aspirations of the unions under control
vive sin ataduras que la sujeten — she has nothing to tie her down, she has no ties to bind her
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( mantener sujeto) to holdsujétalo bien, que no se escape — hold it tight, don't let it go
tuvimos que sujetarlos para que no se pegaran — we had to hold them back to stop them hitting each other
b) ( sostener) to holdc) (fijar, trabar)2) ( dominar) to subdue, conquer2.sujetarse v pron1)a) ( agarrarse)b) (trabar, sostener)se sujetó el pelo en un moño — she put o pinned her hair up in a bun
2) ( someterse)sujetarse A algo — a ley/reglas to abide by something
* * *= lock in + place, hold in + place, fasten together, clamp, fasten, grip, secure, clip, cinch, rein in.Ex. Most card catalogues are equipped with rods which lock the cards in place and prevent unauthorized removal of entries.Ex. It may be seen that one or more pairs of leaves, joined to each other at the back, are held in place by a double stitch of thread running up the fold.Ex. A book is physically a collection of sheets usually paper ones fastened together and protected by a cover which do form a genuine unit.Ex. The original is clamped around the left hand cylinder and a special stencil fastened around the other cylinder.Ex. The original is clamped around the left hand cylinder and a special stencil fastened around the other cylinder.Ex. The entrance door should be automatic or with a handle easy to grip.Ex. Many books were still large and solid, their blind-tooled covers secured with clasps or ties.Ex. Plastic-covered wire or metal supports are designed to clip firmly to the shelf itself or to the base of the shelf above.Ex. The men who rushed to California soon adopted a unique uniform of broad-brimmed hats, flannel shirts, coarse trousers cinched with a leather belt, and tall boots.Ex. If librarians hope to rein in escalating periodical prices, they must become more assertive consumers.----* sujetar abarcando = brace.* sujetar con algo pesado = weight down.* sujetar con tornillo o perno = bolt.* sujetar contra = pin + Nombre + against.* sujetar fuertemente = keep + a tight hold on.* sujetar + Nombre + contra el suelo = pin + Nombre + to the floor.* sujetarse a = hold on to.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( mantener sujeto) to holdsujétalo bien, que no se escape — hold it tight, don't let it go
tuvimos que sujetarlos para que no se pegaran — we had to hold them back to stop them hitting each other
b) ( sostener) to holdc) (fijar, trabar)2) ( dominar) to subdue, conquer2.sujetarse v pron1)a) ( agarrarse)b) (trabar, sostener)se sujetó el pelo en un moño — she put o pinned her hair up in a bun
2) ( someterse)sujetarse A algo — a ley/reglas to abide by something
* * *= lock in + place, hold in + place, fasten together, clamp, fasten, grip, secure, clip, cinch, rein in.Ex: Most card catalogues are equipped with rods which lock the cards in place and prevent unauthorized removal of entries.
Ex: It may be seen that one or more pairs of leaves, joined to each other at the back, are held in place by a double stitch of thread running up the fold.Ex: A book is physically a collection of sheets usually paper ones fastened together and protected by a cover which do form a genuine unit.Ex: The original is clamped around the left hand cylinder and a special stencil fastened around the other cylinder.Ex: The original is clamped around the left hand cylinder and a special stencil fastened around the other cylinder.Ex: The entrance door should be automatic or with a handle easy to grip.Ex: Many books were still large and solid, their blind-tooled covers secured with clasps or ties.Ex: Plastic-covered wire or metal supports are designed to clip firmly to the shelf itself or to the base of the shelf above.Ex: The men who rushed to California soon adopted a unique uniform of broad-brimmed hats, flannel shirts, coarse trousers cinched with a leather belt, and tall boots.Ex: If librarians hope to rein in escalating periodical prices, they must become more assertive consumers.* sujetar abarcando = brace.* sujetar con algo pesado = weight down.* sujetar con tornillo o perno = bolt.* sujetar contra = pin + Nombre + against.* sujetar fuertemente = keep + a tight hold on.* sujetar + Nombre + contra el suelo = pin + Nombre + to the floor.* sujetarse a = hold on to.* * *sujetar [A1 ]vtA1(mantener sujeto): las cuerdas que sujetan las maletas a la baca the ropes which hold the suitcases on the roof rackuna cinta roja le sujetaba el pelo her hair was tied back with a red ribbonpara sujetarlo mientras se pega to hold it in place while it stickssujétalo bien, que no se te escape hold it tight, don't let it gotuvimos que sujetarlos para que no se pegaran we had to hold them back to stop them hitting each otheryo lo derribé y ellos lo sujetaron I knocked him over and they held him downsujétalo mientras llamo a la policía keep hold of him o hold on to him while I call the police2 (sostener) to holdsujétame los paquetes mientras abro la puerta hold o keep hold of o hold on to the packages for me while I open the door3(fijar, trabar): sujeta los documentos con un clip fasten the documents together with a paper clip, clip the documents togethersujetó los papeles con una goma elástica she put a rubber band around the paperssujetó el dobladillo con alfileres she pinned up the hemsujeta la cuerda al árbol tie the rope to the treesujetar las tablas al bastidor con los tornillos screw the boards to the frame, use the screws to fix the boards to the frameB (dominar) to subdue, conquerA1 (agarrarse) sujetarse A algo to hold on TO sth2(trabar, sostener): sujétate ese mechón con una horquilla use a clip to hold your hair back off your facese sujetó la falda con una cuerda she tied up o fastened her skirt with a piece of stringse sujetó el pelo en un moño she put o tied o pinned her hair up in a bunB (someterse, ajustarse) sujetarse A algo to abide BY sthhay que sujetarse a lo que dice la ley you have to abide by what the law says* * *
sujetar ( conjugate sujetar) verbo transitivo
1
◊ sujétalo bien, que no se escape hold it tight, don't let it go;
tuvimos que sujetarlos para que no se pegaran we had to hold them back to stop them hitting each other
c) (fijar, trabar — con clip) to fasten … together;
(— con alfileres) to pin … together
2 ( dominar) to subdue, conquer
sujetarse verbo pronominal
1a) ( agarrarse) sujetarse A algo to hold on to sthb) (trabar, sostener):
se sujetó la falda con un imperdible she fastened her skirt with a safety pin
2 ( someterse) sujetarse A algo ‹a ley/reglas› to abide by sth
sujetar verbo transitivo
1 (coger, agarrar) to hold: sujétalo fuerte, hold it tight
¿puedes sujetarme la escalera?, can you hold the ladder for me?
(retener) to hold down
(fijar) to fasten, fix
2 (controlar, someter) to restrain, keep in check
' sujetar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agarrar
- aguantar
- asegurar
- clavar
- clip
- normalizar
- prender
- sustentar
- tener
- tirante
- trincar
- atorar
- corchete
- goma
- gomita
- peineta
- sostener
English:
anchor
- attach
- clamp
- clasp
- clip
- fasten
- fasten on to
- fix
- hold down
- lash down
- pin
- pin down
- pin up
- place
- screw down
- secure
- strap down
- strap in
- tie down
- bolt
- hold
- keep
- peg
- steady
- strap
- weight
* * *♦ vt1. [agarrar] [para mantener en su sitio] to hold in place;[sobre una superficie, con un peso] to hold down; [para que no se caiga] to hold up;sujeta la cuerda al poste tie the rope to the post;sujetar con clavos/cola to fasten with nails/glue;sujeta los papeles con un clip fasten the papers together with a paper clip;le sujetó el pelo con una goma she tied his hair back with an elastic band;intentó escapar, pero la sujetaron firmemente she tried to escape, but they kept a firm grip on her;si no lo llegan a sujetar, la mata if they hadn't held him back, he would have killed her2. [sostener] to hold;sujétame esta bolsa un momento hold this bag for a moment, will you?3. [someter] to control* * *v/t1 ( fijar) hold (down), keep in place2 ( sostener) hold* * *sujetar vt1) : to hold on to, to steady, to hold down2) fijar: to fasten, to attach3) dominar: to subdue, to conquer* * *sujetar vb¿me sujetas el bolso? can you hold my bag, please?2. (fijar) to fasten -
9 petate
m.1 kit bag.liar el petate (informal figurative) to pack one's bags and go; (marcharse) (peninsular Spanish) to kick the bucket (morir) ( CAm, Mexican Spanish)2 sleeping mat, mat, matting, straw bed.3 bedroll.4 bundle of clothes, luggage bag.* * *1 (de soldado, marinero) kit bag■ como sigáis así cojo el petate y me voy if you behave like this, I'll pack up and go3 (para dormir) mat\* * *SM2) (=equipaje) bundle of bedding and belongings; (Mil) kit bagliar el petate — * (lit) to pack; (=irse) to pack up and go, clear out *; (=morir) to kick the bucket *
3) * (=estafador) cheat, trickster4) * (=pobre hombre) poor devil5)* * *1) (Mil) ( para dormir) bedroll; ( bolsa) knapsackliar el petate — (fam) to up sticks (colloq)
2) (Col, Méx) ( estera) matting3) petates masculino plural (CS fam) ( pertenencias) gear (colloq)* * *1) (Mil) ( para dormir) bedroll; ( bolsa) knapsackliar el petate — (fam) to up sticks (colloq)
2) (Col, Méx) ( estera) matting3) petates masculino plural (CS fam) ( pertenencias) gear (colloq)* * *B (Col, Méx) (estera) matting* * *
petate sustantivo masculino
1 (Mil) ( para dormir) bedroll;
( bolsa) knapsack
2 (Col, Méx) ( estera) matting
3
petate m Mil kit bag, knapsack: lió el petate y se marchó a otra ciudad, he packed up and headed off for another town
' petate' also found in these entries:
English:
duffel
- duffle
- kit
- pack
* * *♦ nm1. [bolsa] kit bag;Esp Famliar el petate [marcharse] to pack one's bags and go;CAm, Méx Fam2. Andes, CAm, Méx [estera] palm leaf mat [for sleeping on];Méx Famel petate del muerto: a mí no me espantan o [m5] asustan con el petate del muerto you don't scare me, you're just bluffing♦ petates nmplRP Fam gear, things;vamos a poner orden aquí, juntá todos tus petates let's tidy the place up, gather all your things together* * *m1 ( lío) kit bag;liar el petate fig fam pack one’s bags2 L.Am. famen el suelo mat* * * -
10 Cristo
m.1 crucifix.cristo Christarmar un cristo to kick up a fussdonde cristo dio las tres voces/perdió el gorro (informal figurative) in the back of beyond2 Christ, the Son, Good Shepherd.* * *1 RELIGIÓN Christ2 (crucifijo) crucifix\antes de Cristo before Christarmar un Cristo familiar to kick up a big fussdespués de Cristo anno Dominidonde Cristo dio las tres voces / donde Cristo perdió el gorro familiar in the middle of nowhereestar hecho un Cristo familiar to be a sorry sight, look a right state■ no había ni Cristo nobody was there, there wasn't a soulponer a alguien hecho un Cristo familiar to have a real go at somebody* * *noun m.* * *SM(Rel)1) (=Jesucristo) Christen el año 41 antes de Cristo — in 41 B.C.
en el año 80 después de Cristo — in 80 A.D.
- donde Cristo dio las tres voces2) (=imagen) figure of Christ* * *antes/después de Cristo — before Christ o BC/AD
con el Cristo en la boca — with one's heart in one's mouth
Cristo y la madre — (fam) everyone and his brother (AmE colloq), the world and his wife (BrE colloq)
donde Cristo dio las tres voces or perdió la alpargata — ( en un lugar - lejano) miles away; (- remoto) in the middle of nowhere
ir or estar hecho un Cristo — (Esp fam) to be absolutely filthy
ni Cristo: ni Cristo entiende or no hay Cristo que entienda su letra — absolutely nobody can understand her handwriting
* * *= Christ.Ex. For example, we find in Religion P a systematic schedule 'for specification under any religion, sect, church or religious community' in which C is used to indicate Founder (Buddha PJC, Mohammed PKC and Christ PNB).----* Fecha + a.C. (Antes de Cristo) = Fecha + BC [B.C.] (Before Christ).* Fecha + d.C. (Después de Cristo) = AD [A.D.] + Fecha (Anno Domini).* * *antes/después de Cristo — before Christ o BC/AD
con el Cristo en la boca — with one's heart in one's mouth
Cristo y la madre — (fam) everyone and his brother (AmE colloq), the world and his wife (BrE colloq)
donde Cristo dio las tres voces or perdió la alpargata — ( en un lugar - lejano) miles away; (- remoto) in the middle of nowhere
ir or estar hecho un Cristo — (Esp fam) to be absolutely filthy
ni Cristo: ni Cristo entiende or no hay Cristo que entienda su letra — absolutely nobody can understand her handwriting
* * *= Christ.Ex: For example, we find in Religion P a systematic schedule 'for specification under any religion, sect, church or religious community' in which C is used to indicate Founder (Buddha PJC, Mohammed PKC and Christ PNB).
* Fecha + a.C. (Antes de Cristo) = Fecha + BC [B.C.] (Before Christ).* Fecha + d.C. (Después de Cristo) = AD [A.D.] + Fecha (Anno Domini).* * *Christcon el Cristo en la boca with one's heart in one's mouthCristo y la madre ( fam); everyone and his brother ( AmE colloq), the world and his wife ( BrE colloq)donde Cristo dio las tres voces or perdió la gorra or la alpargata (en un lugar — lejano) miles away; (— remoto) in the middle of nowhere, in the back of beyond, out in the sticks ( colloq), in the Boonies ( AmE colloq)hecho un Cristo ( Esp fam): se puso/iba hecho un Cristo he got/he was absolutely filthy o in a real messcuando acabaron con él estaba hecho un Cristo he was in a real mess by the time they'd finished with himni Cristo: ni Cristo entiende or no hay Cristo que entienda su letra absolutely nobody can understand her handwriting* * *
Multiple Entries:
Cristo
cristo
Cristo Christ;◊ antes/después de cristo before Christ o BC/AD
Cristo sustantivo masculino Christ
♦ Locuciones: familiar armar un Cristo, to kick up a big fuss
dejar a alguien hecho un Cristo, to leave sb looking a very sorry sight
donde Cristo perdió el gorro, in the middle of nowhere
ni Cristo (que lo fundó), not a soul
todo Cristo, every mother's son
' Cristo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
a. C.
- armarse
- d. C
- a. de C.
- después
- natividad
English:
ad
- advent
- BC
- bedlam
- before
- Christ
- hell
- Virgin birth
- wild
- AD
* * *Cristo nm1. [Jesucristo] Christ;armar un Cristo to kick up a fuss;Famdonde Cristo dio las tres voces o [m5] perdió el gorro Br in the back of beyond, US way out in the sticks;Famestar hecho un Cristo to be a pitiful sight;Famse cayó de la bici y se puso como un Cristo he fell off his bike and ended up looking a real mess;Famni Cristo absolutely nobody, not a soul;Famtodo Cristo absolutely everyone2. [crucifijo] crucifix* * *Christ;todo Cristo fam everyone;donde Cristo dio las tres voces fam in the middle of nowhere fam -
11 aceite aromático
(n.) = aromatic oilEx. Sandalwood contains an aromatic oil that is used in incense sticks, perfumes, cosmetics and medicines.* * *(n.) = aromatic oilEx: Sandalwood contains an aromatic oil that is used in incense sticks, perfumes, cosmetics and medicines.
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12 adherirse a
v.1 to stick to, to adhere to, to hold to, to hold by.María se adhiere a sus ideales Mary sticks to her ideals.2 to side with, to rally to, to rally around.Silvia se adhiere al partido de derecha Silvia sides with the right wing.3 to stick to, to cleave to.La etiqueta se adhiere a la tela The label sticks to the fabric.* * ** * *(v.) = adhere to, cling to, espouse, fall in with, stick to, align, cleave to, hew toEx. Since BC adheres closely to the educational and scientific consensus, BC found most favour with libraries in educational establishments.Ex. It would be a mistake to cling to the seeming comforts of the old ways at the cost of being unable to get the full advantages of the new ones.Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex. Stanton fell in with the suggestion readily.Ex. It might be striking to outline the instrumentalities of the future more spectacularly, rather than to stick closely to methods and elements now known.Ex. Fiction is an area of stock development and promotion which would readily achieve the goals of development with which public librarians have aligned themselves.Ex. The government seems to spurn the architecture profession and there is a growing rift between architects who assert their utility and those who cleave to artistic prerogatives.Ex. The structure adopted hews to the theoretical model of the resilient organization as described by Enright.* * *(v.) = adhere to, cling to, espouse, fall in with, stick to, align, cleave to, hew toEx: Since BC adheres closely to the educational and scientific consensus, BC found most favour with libraries in educational establishments.
Ex: It would be a mistake to cling to the seeming comforts of the old ways at the cost of being unable to get the full advantages of the new ones.Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex: Stanton fell in with the suggestion readily.Ex: It might be striking to outline the instrumentalities of the future more spectacularly, rather than to stick closely to methods and elements now known.Ex: Fiction is an area of stock development and promotion which would readily achieve the goals of development with which public librarians have aligned themselves.Ex: The government seems to spurn the architecture profession and there is a growing rift between architects who assert their utility and those who cleave to artistic prerogatives.Ex: The structure adopted hews to the theoretical model of the resilient organization as described by Enright. -
13 amenaza
f.threat.amenaza de bomba bomb scareamenaza de muerte death threatpres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: amenazar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: amenazar.* * *1 threat, menace* * *noun f.menace, threat* * *SF threat* * *femenino threatamenaza de algo: amenaza de bomba/muerte bomb/death threat; respondieron con amenaza de huelga — they responded by threatening to strike
* * *= threat, menace.Ex. The ' threat' is less tangible when viewed from the standpoint of providers and consumers of such courses.Ex. Fears in the late 1960s about the menace of pollution led to the creation of programmes on environmental protection.----* amenaza asimétrica = asymmetric threat.* amenaza comunista, la = red scare, the, red menace, the.* amenaza de bomba = bomb threat.* amenaza de guerra = threat of war.* amenaza de tormenta = gathering storm.* amenaza ficticia = bogeyman [bogeymen], bogey [bogie].* amenaza militar = military threat.* amenaza nuclear = nuclear threat.* amenaza terrorista = terror threat.* bajo amenaza = under threat.* estado de amnaza terrorista = terror alert.* hacer frente a una amenaza = address + threat.* ¿incentivos o amenazas? = the carrot vs. the stick.* incentivos y amenazas = carrots and sticks.* insultos y amenazas racistas = hate speech.* lanzar amenazas = rattle + Posesivo + saber.* libre de la amenaza de = unthreatened (by).* presentar una amenaza = pose + threat.* romper con una amenaza = slay + dragon.* sin la amenaza de = unthreatened (by).* * *femenino threatamenaza de algo: amenaza de bomba/muerte bomb/death threat; respondieron con amenaza de huelga — they responded by threatening to strike
* * *= threat, menace.Ex: The ' threat' is less tangible when viewed from the standpoint of providers and consumers of such courses.
Ex: Fears in the late 1960s about the menace of pollution led to the creation of programmes on environmental protection.* amenaza asimétrica = asymmetric threat.* amenaza comunista, la = red scare, the, red menace, the.* amenaza de bomba = bomb threat.* amenaza de guerra = threat of war.* amenaza de tormenta = gathering storm.* amenaza ficticia = bogeyman [bogeymen], bogey [bogie].* amenaza militar = military threat.* amenaza nuclear = nuclear threat.* amenaza terrorista = terror threat.* bajo amenaza = under threat.* estado de amnaza terrorista = terror alert.* hacer frente a una amenaza = address + threat.* ¿incentivos o amenazas? = the carrot vs. the stick.* incentivos y amenazas = carrots and sticks.* insultos y amenazas racistas = hate speech.* lanzar amenazas = rattle + Posesivo + saber.* libre de la amenaza de = unthreatened (by).* presentar una amenaza = pose + threat.* romper con una amenaza = slay + dragon.* sin la amenaza de = unthreatened (by).* * *1 (aviso, intimidación) threatno me vengas con amenazas don't threaten meamenaza DE algo:intentó asustarlos con amenazas de cerrar la fábrica he tried to frighten them by threatening to o with threats to close down the factoryla amenaza de bomba the bomb threat o warningamenaza de muerte death threat2 (peligro, riesgo) threatcon amenaza de lluvias en el oeste with a threat of rain in the west* * *
Del verbo amenazar: ( conjugate amenazar)
amenaza es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
amenaza
amenazar
amenaza sustantivo femenino
threat;
amenaza de bomba/muerte bomb/death threat
amenazar ( conjugate amenazar) verbo transitivo
b) ( dar indicios de):
verbo intransitivo amenaza con hacer algo to threaten to do sth
amenaza v impers (Meteo):
amenaza lluvia it's threatening to rain
amenaza sustantivo femenino threat, menace: estas medidas son una amenaza para el futuro de la empresa, these measures are a threat to the future of the company
amenazar verbo transitivo to threaten: los secuestradores le amenazaron de muerte, the kidnappers threatened to kill him
' amenaza' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
amago
- fantasma
- O
- peligro
- velada
- velado
- amenazar
- ay
- eh
- espectro
- responder
- ruina
English:
danger
- implicit
- menace
- pose
- settle
- stave off
- threat
- utter
- veiled
- bomb
- scare
- whole
* * *amenaza nfthreat;proferir amenazas contra alguien to threaten sb;una amenaza para el medio ambiente a threat to the environment, an environmental hazard;lo hizo bajo amenaza she did it under duressamenaza de bomba bomb scare;amenaza de muerte death threat* * *f threat* * *amenaza nf: threat, menace* * *amenaza n threat -
14 andador
adj.prone of walking.m.1 good walker, fast walker, quick walker.2 baby walker.3 Zimmer frame, walker.* * *► adjetivo1 (aficionado) fond of walking; (rápido) fast-walking► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 (para niños) baby-walker; (para viejos) walking frame————————1 (para niños) baby-walker; (para viejos) walking frame* * *noun m.1) walker2) baby walker, reins* * *andador, -a1. ADJ1) (=que anda rápido) fast-walking2) (=viajero) fond of travelling, fond of gadding about3) Cono Sur [caballo] well-paced, long-striding2.SM / F walker3. SM1) [para niños] baby walker; [para enfermos] Zimmer ® frame2) pl andadores [de niño] reins4.SF Méx prostitute, streetwalker, hustler (EEUU) ** * *1)a) ( con ruedas) baby walker2) ( para ancianos) Zimmer® frame* * *= walker, baby walker, walking frame, Zimmer frame.Ex. With the growing awareness of physical barriers to access, one hopes for a commitment to eliminate unnecessary steps and areas too cramped for walkers and wheelchairs.Ex. Some physiotherapists argue that baby walkers delay independent walking, and encourage abnormal gait and posture, and urge toy libraries to exclude them from their provision.Ex. Concerns over the safety of traditional walking frames have led scientists to design a robotic version.Ex. Zimmer frames are much more stable than traditional walking sticks, but they are bulky to pack in the car.* * *1)a) ( con ruedas) baby walker2) ( para ancianos) Zimmer® frame* * *= walker, baby walker, walking frame, Zimmer frame.Ex: With the growing awareness of physical barriers to access, one hopes for a commitment to eliminate unnecessary steps and areas too cramped for walkers and wheelchairs.
Ex: Some physiotherapists argue that baby walkers delay independent walking, and encourage abnormal gait and posture, and urge toy libraries to exclude them from their provision.Ex: Concerns over the safety of traditional walking frames have led scientists to design a robotic version.Ex: Zimmer frames are much more stable than traditional walking sticks, but they are bulky to pack in the car.* * *A1 (con ruedas) baby walkerB (para ancianos) Zimmer® frame, walking frame ( BrE)* * *
andador sustantivo masculino
1
b)
2 ( para ancianos) Zimmer® frame
' andador' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
andadera
English:
walking frame
* * *andador, -ora♦ adjfond of walking;es muy andador he likes walking♦ nm1. [tacataca] baby-walker2. [para adultos] walking frame, Br Zimmer® (frame), US (adult) walker* * *I adj:una persona andadora ( que anda mucho) a person who walks a lot; ( que le gusta andar) a person who is fond of walking* * *andador nm1) : walker, baby walker: walker, one who walks -
15 armar bulla
v.to make a racket.* * *(v.) = kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx. Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex. If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex. In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex. Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex. The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal.* * *(v.) = kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx: Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.
Ex: If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex: In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex: Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex: The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal. -
16 armar la de San Quintín
(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx. If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex. Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex. In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex. Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex. The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal.* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx: If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.
Ex: Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex: In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex: Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex: The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal. -
17 armar un escándalo
to kick up a fuss* * ** * *(v.) = raise + a stink, kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex. Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex. In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex. Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex. The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal.* * *(v.) = raise + a stink, kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".
Ex: If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex: Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex: In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex: Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex: The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal. -
18 armar un lío
to make a fuss* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx. If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex. Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex. In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex. Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex. The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal.* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx: If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.
Ex: Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex: In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex: Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex: The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal. -
19 armar una bronca
to kick up a fuss* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx. If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex. Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex. In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex. Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex. The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal.* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx: If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.
Ex: Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex: In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex: Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex: The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal. -
20 armarla
familiar to cause trouble, kick up a fuss* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, make + a stink (about), kick up + a row, raise + a stink, make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckusEx. If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex. Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex. The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal.Ex. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex. Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, make + a stink (about), kick up + a row, raise + a stink, make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckusEx: If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.
Ex: Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex: The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal.Ex: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex: In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex: Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.
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